David LightDr

David Light, MD is a fellowship trained, board certified plastic surgeon with a dual practice, focused on breast reconstruction and aesthetic surgery. Dr. Light is an aesthetic surgeon at heart, with a passion for breast reconstruction. Patients and colleagues recognize him for his surgical acumen and warm bedside manner. He approaches both his cosmetic and reconstructive patients with the same meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to compassionate, personalized care that delivers beautiful, natural-looking results.

A native New Yorker, Dr. Light began his surgical training at Lenox Hill Hospital in Manhattan, where he completed a general surgery residency and was presented the Chairman’s Award for exceptional leadership and academic achievement. Dr. Light completed his plastic surgery residency at the world-renowned Cleveland Clinic. He went on to the University of Pennsylvania and Fox Chase Cancer Center to complete a reconstructive microsurgical fellowship, known internationally for contributions to microsurgical breast reconstruction.

Academic Leadership

Dr. Light has authored multiple peer reviewed articles in plastic surgery’s most prestigious scientific journal and has earned Best Presentation and Best Research Paper Awards by the American Society of Plastic Surgery. Dr. Light is an active member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and serves on the EdNet Editorial Breast Work Group Subcommittee and the Coding and Payment Policy Subcommittee. Dr. Light also serves on the American Cancer Society Long Island Board of Advisors.